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Has Trumper's Coral Skin Food changed its ingredients in any way? I've seen these in stores in the UK, but also a new bottle I've recently received from an online store and it seems paler in colour than the one I currently have (purchased last summer approx.).
I've not tried the new one yet, but wondering what your opinions are.
Hello, Rum:
I use that regularly and have noticed no change.
Regards,
Obie
Hi Obie
Thanks for the response. I too use the CSF regularly - it's a superb product!
Are you saying you haven't noticed the colour change, or you have noticed the colour change and used it, but the product's performance is unchanged?
Again, thanks for the response.
Hello, Rum:Quote:
Originally Posted by rum
Thank you for your note.
The color and the performance seem the same to me. Unless the changes are so subtle that I haven't notice. I'm usually quite observant, though, with a writer's eye. My good friend Stubear uses the same product, too. Perhaps he will have an opinion on the subject.
Stay well.
Regards,
Obie
Hi!Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Could just be I guess, but I could have sworn I saw a difference. I'll try and post some pics - but for now my camera isn't in the same country with me :(
Best,
Rum
Hello again, Rum:Quote:
Originally Posted by rum
You could be correct and I that have failed to notice the difference. That's possible. Perhaps others will comment on the mystery.
Regards,
Obie
Hi again :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Perhaps. Although I am usually wrong, so don't hold your breath :)
I have to say, it's unusually quiet in here today...
Best,
Rum
I have a bottle of Trumper's West Indian Extract of Limes Skin Food. My bottle has a notice stating that the use of natural oils in the product may contribute to differences in coloration between two solutions of the same product. Other things that may contribute to "discoloration" of the product is exposure to sunlight and storage temperature. Most likely, your bottle of product is perfectly fine.
OK, so it looks like some sort of reformulation has occured with the Coral Skin Food. According to some posts over on the B&B forums, that is. The full thread is here:
Trumper skin food formula change - Badger & Blade
Hmm... Looks like I may be holding on to my half used bottle of Sandalwood. It sounds like (from B&B) they did it to the entire line too. I'll have to buy a new bottle and see.
Well, I guess all good things have to come to an end sometime... :(
Okay, not to rock B&B's boat but... I'm pretty sure that is the same formula. The old one listed componds (Gum tragacanth no.1; Rose Water) whereas the new one lists them as their individual constituents.
Actually there is no 'old formulation' of the Sandalwood, it's existence started after that thread on B&B.Quote:
Originally Posted by slt5103
Apparently my bottle has the old label, but I haven't tried the new stuff to know if I can tell any difference. EU laws have been requiring more detailed labeling on cosmetic products. Whether there is a formulation change, or just labeling change is still unclear to me.
All I know is one person reported perceiving a difference, but that's not enough for me to jump into conclusions.
Hi Rum,
I use the Sandalwood and when I ordered 3 bottles from MiN New York, I noticed that one was slightly darker in color than the other 2.
However, I have NOT noticed ANY change in performance in either
Don't know why...it is possible that one of their "preservatives" (e.g., parabens or triethanolamine) may be more or less, causing this change...but not sure.
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Strange, I thought they didn't use parabens in this product. Oh well, guess we can't always have our cake and eat it!Quote:
Originally Posted by BladeRunner001
I was also surprised to see that this product contains alcohol from the beginning. Normally, alcohol-based products cause me a lot of dryness, but the Coral Skin Food works a treat, especially during hot summer days Such as today!).
Hi Rum,
You may be right about the Parabens (although I am relatively certain that I read it somewhere and most manufacturers use these to increase shelf life).
I am not sure what the regulations are in regards to listing these items on the label these days. But since regulatory mandates evolve all the time, their listing has to evolve to keep up. For example, I believe that they are now required to list two potential allergens (Citronellol, Geraniol, and others?) on their label...this was not previously there.
Does the Coral Skin Food contain alcohol :shrug: (I mean the ethanol/propanol kind)???? I didn't know this. But, all alcohols are not created equal and not all lead to dryness. Unlike ethanol (or ethyl alcohol - used in aftershaves) which leads and dries skin, Cetyl alcohol (as an example), routinely used in shampoos and conditioners, is a waxy alcohol which is used as an emulsifier.
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Originally Posted by rum
It's listed as containing alcohol, but I agree with your point: it may be harmless and not necessarily the ethanol kind.Quote:
Originally Posted by BladeRunner001
On the point about Cetyl alcohol, I see this on many products very often. I think L' Occitane's "youth concentrate" cream had it which made me avoid that product. Needless to say, it does say that it's "naturally occurring".
Oh, oh, somebody's been skipping chemistry class in school :)
Of course, contains alcohol, it's what makes it good and it's listed on both labels:
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Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Distillate, Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Alcohol Denatured, Astragalus Gummifer, Parfum (Fragrance), Menthol, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Citral, Limonene, CI 19140 (FD&C Yellow 5)
Glycerol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaQuote:
Gum Tragacanth No. 1, Rose Water, Glycerin BP, Menthol Crystals BP, Nipagin, Fragrance, Deminseralised Water
Wowwww Gugi...You are right!! It does contain all that :dropjaw:. Hmmm...A new pair of glasses to read that fine print looks to be in order for me :).
I wouldn't worry in the case of Trumper's...Benzyl alcohol is a weak sensitizer found in a wide array of plants. It prevents growth of bacteria on skin. It doesn't act like regular ethanol would.
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Originally Posted by gugi
I will restate, since it seems to have gone unnoticed:
It is the same formula! Homonyms!
Hi Ben
It didn't go unnoticed...Got it.
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by BKratchmer
I don't know about the ingredients, but I just got a bottle, and it no longer leaves a tacky, shiny residue on my face. I actually like it better than my old bottle of Coral.
CSF is really good stuff, forms a nice protective barrier.
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Note ... the date on this thread and latest posts is 2008.
I just tried some after receiving it in a sample pack. I don't know if my shave was particularly bad technique and I irritated the heck out of my skin but once I slathered this stuff on wooooweeee was my face burning.
I think I'll pass on using it again. Burning or no I'm not feeling particularly manly after my straight razor shave sitting at my desk smelling like flowers. That's just my opinion though. ;)